LiberalEsto
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Thu Nov-17-11 03:13 PM
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Just got back from my first Occupy protest |
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This one was in Frederick, Maryland.
There were 40 to 50 people waving signs at the intersection of Patrick and Market streets. A nice-sized crowd, considering the cold and windy weather, on a weekday. And considering that they organized less than a week ago, in a conservative part of Maryland.
We were predominantly older folks, but there were 20-somethings too. Lots of people in cars passing by honked, waved and cheered. I didn't see any cops but maybe they were plainclothes ones.
The Occupy Frederick folks are having a general assembly this Saturday, Nov. 19, at 5 p.m. in All Saints Episcopal Church at 106 Church Street. Look for Occupy Frederick at the North Court street entrance. Occupy Frederick will be upstairs in the Parish Hall.
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Thu Nov-17-11 03:15 PM
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1. watch out, honking may get you a citation by the police who have to meet quotas nt |
Hell Hath No Fury
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Thu Nov-17-11 03:20 PM
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2. Thank you for representing! |
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I hope do go to the GA in Frederick -- go, see, particate, report back -- that's what this is all about. :hi: Solidarity!
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Thu Nov-17-11 03:26 PM
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3. I used to live in Frederick! |
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Thu Nov-17-11 03:27 PM
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4. Great to hear. Almost moved there many moons ago. n/t |
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Thu Nov-17-11 03:27 PM
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5. What did the signs say ? n/t |
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Thu Nov-17-11 03:31 PM
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6. "We are the Other 99%" |
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Edited on Thu Nov-17-11 03:32 PM by LiberalEsto
"Jobs, jobs, jobs, jobs, jobs"
"I can't afford my own lobbyist"
There were quite a few others but I can't remember them.
I live near Rockville, so it's about a 54-mile round trip for me.
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